Nearly one in four Jamaican adults — 22.8 per cent — still operates outside the formal financial system, according to the latest Financial Inclusion study from the Bank of Jamaica. But for the central ...

For much of modern human history, the majority of people have lived in conditions of severe poverty. In 1820, almost 80% of the global population lived in extreme poverty, according to Our World in ...

Financial inclusion is a no-brainer. Done right, good work in this space can unlock economic growth and help consumers build wealth. That’s part of why the idea has strong support from well-placed ...

In today’s fast-evolving financial landscape, data-driven insights are crucial for fostering financial inclusion and accelerating economic growth. The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has taken a ...

Growing uncertainty in global financial markets and trade policy is causing disruption globally, with low-income people and small business owners facing the most severe consequences. This disruption ...

The prevailing narrative in the financial technology industry has centered around one central concept: access. The promise of fintech “revolutionizing” financial services has led many to celebrate the ...

Financial inclusion has been a fintech buzzword for years, yet 2025 appears to be the one year where we finally see real momentum… or maybe not. As governments, banks, and fintechs try out various ...

In a country where millions are newly entering the formal financial system, inclusion must be measured not by sign-ups or transactions, but by whether people are becoming more financially resilient ...

New Delhi: In India, financial inclusion is highest among Hindus at 88.1 percent and lowest among Muslims at 80.8 percent (compared to national average of 87.2 percent); while for other remaining ...